Mankomen Lake
Mankomen Lake
Mankomen Lake and Mountains
Mankomen Lake
Area No: 1119204
Region: SOUTHCENTRAL
Nearest Community: Glennallen
Quad Map: USGS Quadrangle 1:63,360 Mt.Hayes A-1, A-2; Gulkana D-1, D-2
Location: 14 North, Range 4 East; 14 North, Range 5 East; 22 South, Range 16 East
Borough: Unorganized Borough
Staking Authorizations Available: 25
Area Information
Why Stake?
Very scenic, remote Interior lake near the Alaska Range. An informal trail network around the lake exists from current users and adjacent landowners.
Location:
The project area surrounds Mankomen Lake, approximately 65 miles northeast of Glennallen, approximately 25 miles west-northwest of Mentasta Lake, and 25 miles north of Chistochina. It is located between the Chistochina and Slana Rivers.
Terrain and Major Features:
The project area appears to be relatively flat but is just south of the Alaska Range. It also has high ridges, long foothills, and small outwash plains. There are many lakes, streams, and some scattered muskeg. Hilly alpine plateaus and sharp ridges are present closer to the mountains.
Access:
Plane access is primary. There is an apparent airstrip on State land within the project area, but the large airstrip east of the lake is on private property. Overland access is secondary. The two main routes are from Mentasta Lake west through Slana River drainage, and from the Tok Cutoff Hwy near the Chistochina River crossing north. The trail from Mentasta Lake is very challenging and parking is limited. Please contact Land Sales staff for more information.
Climate:
The Mankomen recording station reports an average high temperature in July of 63.9 degrees F and an average low temperature in January of -15.1 degrees F. Average annual precipitation is 23.65 inches with an average annual snowfall of 92.2 inches.
Soils:
The majority of the soils within the project area are glacial till or loamy colluvial sediment. Closer to the mountains, the primary soil is stony and gravelly colluvial material over bedrock with some till deposits. Approximately 50-90% of the project area is underlain by permafrost.
Vegetation:
Some sparse white spruce forests are present; however, most areas exhibit tundra vegetation with dwarf birch, low shrubs, and mosses.
Water Source:
Ground water depth and quality is unknown. Surface water quality is unknown.
Title:
The State hold Tentative Approval to lands within the staking area.
Fire Management Option:
The project area is located within a Limited Fire Management Option. Contact the Division of Forestry for updated information regarding management options.
Game Management Unit:
The project area is within Game Management Unit 13C.
Municipal Authority:
The project area is within the Unorganized Borough and is subject to the State of Alaska platting authority.
Mineral Estate:
MCO 511 closed the bed of the East Fork Chistochina River to mineral entry. The entirety of Subunit 29B is closed to mineral entry under MO 1209.
Allowed Uses:
No commercial use or permanent residence is allowed for RRCS parcels while under lease. Once the parcel is under purchase contract or conveyed into private ownership these restrictions no longer apply.
Easements, Setbacks, and Other Restrictions:
See Brochure.
Improvements:
Prior to construction of any structure or waste disposal system, contact the platting authority for any permits or for required setbacks from water bodies, lot lines, and easements.
Improvements:
Prior to construction of any structure or waste disposal system, contact the platting authority for any permits or for required setbacks from water bodies, lot lines, and easements.
Survey and Appraisal Costs:
The estimated survey cost for this area is $4,500 - $5,000 per parcel. The estimated appraisal cost for this area is $500 per parcel.
Base Appraisal Summary
Hypothetical Key Parcel: A
Size (Acres): 5.0000
Lot Type: 1st tier* frontage on Mankomen Lake
Access: Summer access by floatplane to Mankomen Lake, possible, but difficult ATV access via the MentastaSlate Creek Trail and the Chistochina-Mankomen Trail, winter access is by snowmachine or ski plane
Building Site: At least 50% level to gently sloping, adequately drained & wooded
Amenities: Unobstructed access to Mankomen Lake
Hypothetical Pricing Key for Parcels
Key Parcel
Size (Acres)
Price / Acre
Price / Lot
A
5
$6,500.00
$32,500.00
A
10
$4,875.00
$48,800.00
A
15
$4,225.00
$63,400.00
A
20
$3,640.00
$72,800.00